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Best Dark Pals in Palworld

Strong against Neutral; weak to Dragon.

73 Pals8+ skillsStrong vs NeutralWeak to Dragon

Best Dark Pals by role

The top five Dark Pals for each job, with the numbers that put them there — the same rankings as the tier lists, Dark only.

Best for combat

HP, attack and defence

  1. 1Frostallion Noct
    Frostallion Noct
    DarkHP 140ATK 140DEF 135

    Black Steed: Can be ridden as a flying mount. While mounted, changes the player's attack type to Dark, increases Attack by (10~40)%, and apply Blind buildup by (2~6).

  2. 2Necromus
    Necromus
    DarkHP 130ATK 145DEF 120

    Dark Knight of the Abyss: Can be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. When Twin Spears skill is activated, a Paladius in your party will appear and attack alongside you.

  3. 3Shadowbeak
    Shadowbeak
    DarkHP 120ATK 130DEF 140

    Modified DNA: Can be ridden as a flying mount. While flying, Movement Speed is increased. Enhances Dark attacks by (15~30)% while mounted.

  4. 4Bellanoir
    Bellanoir
    DarkHP 120ATK 150DEF 100

    Nightmare Iris: When activated, attacks targeted enemy with Nightmare Ray. When this Pal uses Nightmare Ray, it has a x(1.1~2.5) damage multiplier.

  5. 5Bellanoir Libero
    Bellanoir Libero
    DarkHP 120ATK 150DEF 100

    Nightmare Stare: When activated, attacks targeted enemy with Nightmare Bloom. When this Pal uses Nightmare Bloom, it has a x(1.1~2.5) damage multiplier.

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Best base workers

Highest work suitability level

  1. 1Celesdir Noct
    Celesdir Noct
    LumberingLv 8GatheringLv 4

    Blessing of Chaos: Can be ridden. While in party, the Pal fighting alongside you gradually loses Health in exchange for (40~80)% Attack increase. (Does not stack)

  2. 2Solenne
    Solenne
    HandiworkLv 8GatheringLv 4TransportingLv 2

    Untainted Maiden: While in party, increases the player's Attack by (30~80)% if all Pals in party are different species. (Does not stack)

  3. 3Dandilord
    Dandilord
    PlantingLv 8HandiworkLv 6MedicineLv 6

    Mist Stalwart: When activated, the player's attacks increase Poison buildup by (2~6).

  4. 4Astegon
    Astegon
    MiningLv 7HandiworkLv 3

    Black Ankylosaur: Can be ridden as a flying mount. Increases the damage dealt to ores by (1100~3300)%, and you can obtain (150~300)% more Ore while mounted.

  5. 5Lyleen Noct
    Lyleen Noct
    MedicineLv 7GatheringLv 6HandiworkLv 5

    Goddess of the Tranquil Light: When activated, the queen's soothing graces restore the Health of the player and Party Pals by (85~95)%.

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Fastest mounts

Sprint speed, rideable Pals only

  1. 1Eidrolon
    Eidrolon
    DragonDarkSprint 2,750Flying

    Liberated Pterosaur: Can be ridden as a flying mount. This Pal's Attack and Movement Speed increase by (2~6)% for each other Dragon or Dark Pal in your party.

  2. 2Necromus
    Necromus
    DarkSprint 1,900Ground

    Dark Knight of the Abyss: Can be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. When Twin Spears skill is activated, a Paladius in your party will appear and attack alongside you.

  3. 3Frostallion Noct
    Frostallion Noct
    DarkSprint 1,800Flying

    Black Steed: Can be ridden as a flying mount. While mounted, changes the player's attack type to Dark, increases Attack by (10~40)%, and apply Blind buildup by (2~6).

  4. 4Selyne
    Selyne
    DarkNeutralSprint 1,600Flying

    Celestial Darkness: Can be ridden as a flying mount. While mounted, enhances Neutral and Dark attacks by (15~30)%.

  5. 5Roujay
    Roujay
    DarkSprint 1,350Flying

    Dark-Nester: Can be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, increases player's and Pals' damage to enemies afflicted with Blind by (50~65)%. (Does not stack)

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Dark is strong against Neutral, and weak to Dragon — bring a Dragon-element team into Dark boss towers for the matchup advantage.

Dark Pals are immune to: Blind.

Frequently asked

What is the best Dark Pal in Palworld?
The strongest Dark Pal by combat score is Frostallion Noct, with 140 HP, 140 attack, and 135 defense (combat score 512). Round out the team with Necromus and Shadowbeak — the next two highest by combat rating.
What's good against Dark Pals in Palworld?
Dark Pals are countered by Dragon-element Pals. The strongest counter Pal is Shaolong (Dragon/Water). For boss-tower fights against Dark bosses, bring Shaolong, Blazamut Ryu, Jormuntide.
What is Dark weak against in Palworld?
Dark is weak to Dragon — those elements deal increased damage to Dark Pals, and Dark attacks are reduced against them in turn. Dark is strong against Neutral.
Where can I find Dark Pals in Palworld?
Dark Pals spawn most densely in Feybreak and Verdant Brook. The most-mapped wild Dark species is Xenovader, with 13 pins in Feybreak. Browse the full spawn map for any specific Dark Pal on its species page.